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Dispersed

Lake Glendale Recreation Area

Shawnee National Forest · Glendale, IL

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This is a dispersed-camping point on public land. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and access change seasonally. Verify with the managing agency before traveling.

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  • Address:Glendale, IL
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[Lake Glendale](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd559331.jpg) If you are looking for a place in the center of the Shawnee National Forest, then Lake Glendale Recreation Area is for you. Its central location makes it easy to visit main attractions on either side of the forest or any place in-between. Surrounded by tall pine trees and mixed hardwood forests, Lake Glendale Recreation Area offers a wide range of recreation opportunities including hiking, camping, swimming, boating, fishing and bicycling. The picnic area has a large picnic shelter near the lake with party grills for group gatherings. Recreation Area brochure/map Lake Glendale Campgound Map

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Amenities

Showers
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
Electric Hookups
Firewood
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Lake Glendale Recreation Area

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Lake Glendale Trail

Lake Glendale Trail

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Lake Glendale Trail

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H Connect

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Cedar Grove

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Sand Cave Loop

Sand Cave Loop

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Millstone Bluff Trail

Millstone Bluff Trail

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